Last night I went out to the Chandler/Pinnacle game- with each high school game I cover for ArizonaVarsity this year, I'll bring back news/info/analysis on any present ASU prospects.
WR Chase Lucas
Lucas came out loose and confident. After a summer where he received plenty of media coverage, offers and speculation about his transition from RB to WR, I was interested to see how he would handle the spotlight. Lucas was frustrated that Pinnacle's opening kickoff went over the goal line, as he was lined up on the line hoping to return it. On the opening play for Chandler's offense, Lucas went in motion from the left slot, and took a handoff 80 yards untouched up the right sideline for a TD. That would be his only carry. He was targeted 3 times in the slot, and had three receptions for 35 yards. Two of the catches were at the line of scrimmage, with Lucas attempting to create his own lanes, and another came on a ball he had to go up and get over the middle for a short gain. Lucas played the entire first quarter, and only one series in the second and third quarters.
There has not been an update to his recruiting. He is still considering Washington and ASU as options fro himself, Harry and Murphy. An offer from Texas A&M could change that. At this point UCLA is probably not a factor for all three, though that may change.
WR N'Keal Harry
To my surprise, Harry was used in certain situations as an edge-rusher on defense, much in the same way coach Shaun Aguano used Dionte Sykes in his senior season. Harry had 1 TFL and 1 sack.
I've thought this on multiple occasions when watching Harry, and it crossed my mind again last night, but he doesn't look fast. Apparently a defensive back erroneously subscribed to the same train of thought in the third quarter, because he was able to get behind a defender and catch a ball over his shoulder at the 15, and broke a tackle to finish off what ended up being a 48 yard TD reception.
Harry's most impressive play came on his only other catch, a 5 yard dump off up the middle. It took 8 defenders to bring him down.
Harry is still looking at Washington and A&M, with ASU as a strong contender. Even if he breaks from the proposed package deal, he won't be going to USC. That class is full.
WR Kolby Taylor
Taylor's body is maturing, and he looked very much like older brother Kerry Taylor on Chandler's third dive of the game, taking a pass 10 yards down the middle of the field, ripping his legs free from one tackle, and swatting away another on his way to a 40 yard score. My concern with Taylor is that he was more of a possession slot with a powerhouse last name- but he's bigger, a little quicker, and showed big-play ability on Thursday.
I'll try and catch up with Taylor on his recruiting next Saturday in Las Vegas.
Side note: Pinnacle QB Spencer Rattler (2019) went 15/27 for 126 yards and 3 INT in his debut, and EVERYONE still left completely blown away by this kid. His poise, footwork, arm, instincts and ability to throw on the run are ridiculous for his age. He made some dumb mistakes, and so did his receives, but I think from what I saw yesterday, he'll be a name you'll be hearing regularly for the next 4 years.
WR Chase Lucas
Lucas came out loose and confident. After a summer where he received plenty of media coverage, offers and speculation about his transition from RB to WR, I was interested to see how he would handle the spotlight. Lucas was frustrated that Pinnacle's opening kickoff went over the goal line, as he was lined up on the line hoping to return it. On the opening play for Chandler's offense, Lucas went in motion from the left slot, and took a handoff 80 yards untouched up the right sideline for a TD. That would be his only carry. He was targeted 3 times in the slot, and had three receptions for 35 yards. Two of the catches were at the line of scrimmage, with Lucas attempting to create his own lanes, and another came on a ball he had to go up and get over the middle for a short gain. Lucas played the entire first quarter, and only one series in the second and third quarters.
There has not been an update to his recruiting. He is still considering Washington and ASU as options fro himself, Harry and Murphy. An offer from Texas A&M could change that. At this point UCLA is probably not a factor for all three, though that may change.
WR N'Keal Harry
To my surprise, Harry was used in certain situations as an edge-rusher on defense, much in the same way coach Shaun Aguano used Dionte Sykes in his senior season. Harry had 1 TFL and 1 sack.
I've thought this on multiple occasions when watching Harry, and it crossed my mind again last night, but he doesn't look fast. Apparently a defensive back erroneously subscribed to the same train of thought in the third quarter, because he was able to get behind a defender and catch a ball over his shoulder at the 15, and broke a tackle to finish off what ended up being a 48 yard TD reception.
Harry's most impressive play came on his only other catch, a 5 yard dump off up the middle. It took 8 defenders to bring him down.
Harry is still looking at Washington and A&M, with ASU as a strong contender. Even if he breaks from the proposed package deal, he won't be going to USC. That class is full.
WR Kolby Taylor
Taylor's body is maturing, and he looked very much like older brother Kerry Taylor on Chandler's third dive of the game, taking a pass 10 yards down the middle of the field, ripping his legs free from one tackle, and swatting away another on his way to a 40 yard score. My concern with Taylor is that he was more of a possession slot with a powerhouse last name- but he's bigger, a little quicker, and showed big-play ability on Thursday.
I'll try and catch up with Taylor on his recruiting next Saturday in Las Vegas.
Side note: Pinnacle QB Spencer Rattler (2019) went 15/27 for 126 yards and 3 INT in his debut, and EVERYONE still left completely blown away by this kid. His poise, footwork, arm, instincts and ability to throw on the run are ridiculous for his age. He made some dumb mistakes, and so did his receives, but I think from what I saw yesterday, he'll be a name you'll be hearing regularly for the next 4 years.
